Men’s Mental Health: How Our Mental Health Impacts Our Marriages with Christian Millennial Marriages

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira sit down with Jenna and David Shaffer, the husband-and-wife duo behind Christian Millennial Marriages, to talk about relationships, mental health, and what it really means to glorify God in both.

Jenna, a licensed therapist, and David, her husband and ministry partner, share their personal story and the heart behind their work equipping millennial couples for Christ-centered marriages.

Together, they tackle common myths, cultural pressures, and practical challenges couples face when pursuing a biblical view of marriage.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why marriage is designed to glorify God, not just bring happiness

- The truth about the “one person will fix me” myth

- Practical ways couples can communicate and grow together

- How to protect your marriage with healthy boundaries in opposite-sex friendships

- Why effort is key to building a strong, lasting marriage

Whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, or have been together for years, this episode will inspire you to see marriage as a lifelong opportunity to grow, love, and reflect Christ more fully.

Learn more about Jenna & David’s work at https://christianmillennialmarriages.com/

Learn more about Jenna's therapy and coaching at https://christianmillennialtherapist.com/

You can also follow them on Instagram @christianmillennialmarriages for more biblical resources on marriage, mental health, and communication.

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